{
  "id": 9747190,
  "title": "Okoye arrives Super Eagles camp ahead of Madagascar clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/okoye-arrives-super-eagles-camp-ahead-of-madagascar-clash",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-25T10:10:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/okoye-arrives-super-eagles-camp-ahead-of-madagascar-clash/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has arrived at the Super Eagles' training camp ahead of their upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Madagascar in Uyo. The news was shared on the team's official X account, accompanied by an image of the player from Udinese. Coach Éric Chelle confirmed Okoye's presence and shared a photo of him, stating \"Welcome, Maduka.\" This is Okoye's first appearance in the team's camp after missing the first two training sessions. The late arrival has drawn some criticism, as photos show Okoye attending Milan Fashion Week, where he appeared in Udinese's third kit and was seen with rapper Cardi B. Udinese reportedly requested that Okoye stay with the club for certain activities before joining Nigeria's squad. With Okoye now in camp, the coach has a complete goalkeeping option of Okoye, Stanley Nwabali, and Arthur Okonkwo for Friday's Group L qualifier against Madagascar at the Godswill Akpabio International Stadium.",
  "summary": "Super Eagles goalkeeper Maduka Okoye has arrived in camp ahead of Nigeria’s 2027 AFCON qualifying clash against Madagascar in Uyo after a delay. Read More: https://punchng.com/okoye-arrives-super-eagles-camp-ahead-of-madagascar-clash/",
  "key_points": [
    "Nigerian goalkeeper Maduka Okoye arrives at Super Eagles camp.",
    "Coach Éric Chelle welcomes Okoye to the team.",
    "Okoye's late arrival sparks criticism amid Milan Fashion Week attendance."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Okoye arrives Super Eagles camp ahead of Madagascar clash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/okoye-arrives-super-eagles-camp-ahead-of-madagascar-clash-9748851",
        "published": "2026-09-25T10:18:40.000Z"
      }
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}